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China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.

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Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.

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Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.

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What to Know About Thailand’s Election

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election, but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.

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Shortages of posters and trucks add to candidates’ challenges.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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A Curling Champion Is Italy’s Hometown Hero at the Olympic Games

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.

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War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same

NYT Europe Feb 8, 2026

Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia.

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Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.

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In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.

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6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.

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These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.

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A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.

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Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.

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Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.

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Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.

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Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.

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Volarex Named Chartered Consultant of the Year at Business UK National Awards

PRLOG Feb 7, 2026

Volarex Commercial Consultants and Volarex Home Surveys are proud to announce that the firm has been awarded Chartered Consultant of the Year at the Business UK National Awards, recognising outstanding achievement, leadership, and professional excellence.

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Vanity Fair

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

Behind the scenes at the Westminster Dog Show, the entrants were affectionate. Or at least they acted like it.

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